'Come back' often indicates someone returning to where you are or expect them to be.

Physical Return

Used when someone re-engages with activities they were involved in before leaving.

Rejoining Activities

It describes a memory or thought returning to one's mind spontaneously or after effort.

Suggests a forgotten detail has become clear again unexpectedly.

Frequently used in sports to indicate a team recovering from a poor performance.

Can describe overcoming any difficult situation, not just in competitions.

It's used when old trends or fads gain popularity again.

When applied to fashion or trends, it doesn't mean the exact old style returns.

Implies a quick and clever response to criticism or challenge.

Often used in contexts where a person has to defend their position or argument.